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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.92, 399.12 and 103.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.92, 399.12 and 103.92 is: 155.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.92 : 399.12 = 103.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.92/399.12 = 103.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.92x = 399.12 × 103.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.92x = 41,476.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,476.55/265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.97

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